Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) New Delhi: New Zealand will be without the services of their leading run-getter Kane Williamson in the series opener vs India as the 34-year-old is yet to recover from a groin strain. The former skipper, who injured himself during the second Test vs Sri Lanka in Galle, is undergoing rehab at…
NEW DELHI: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear on Monday that he will allow his batters to maintain a “high risk, high reward” strategy in Test cricket. This approach will be pursued even if it leads to the team being bowled out for low scores occasionally.India showcased their version of ‘Bazball‘ in the…
Shaheen Shah Afridi. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Breaking his silence after being dropped from Pakistan Test squad, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi hoped that the team lead by Shan Masood would mount a formidable fight in the second Test match against England in Multan. Four players, including Shaheen and Babar Azam, were cut…
Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph Twitter handle) Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment following Pakistan’s humiliating defeat to England by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Speaking on PTV Sports, Akhtar criticized the players and management, saying Pakistan cricket has been in decline for over a decade and questioned the current squad’s quality.“You will reap what you sow….
NEW DELHI: For assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, ensuring that players remain mentally secure is essential as the team management aims to “build a strong core” for Indian cricket over the next two crucial years.During this period, India will participate in key events, such as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia in November, the…
Pakistan’s Shan Masood looks dejected after losing his wicket. (Reuters Photo) Pakistan’s hopes in the World Test Championship (WTC) took a massive hit as they dropped to the bottom of the standings following a crushing defeat against England in Multan on Friday. Despite scoring an impressive 556 in their first innings, Pakistan succumbed to an…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has expressed respect for India’s dominance ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, acknowledging the challenge his team faces.In a bold statement featured in a Star Sports promo for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith highlighted the significance of the series,…
Indian cricket team after winning the series (X Photo) NEW DELHI: India, led by Rohit Sharma, showcased an extraordinary brand of aggressive cricket, securing a dominant seven-wicket win against Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur, despite losing over two-and-a-half days to rain and a wet outfield. The victory sealed a 2-0 series…
Kanpur: India’s Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant being congratulated by Bangladesh players after winning the second test cricket match between India and Bangladesh, at the Green Park stadium, in Kanpur. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) ( Team India registered a comprehensive seven-wicket win in the second Test to register a 2-0 sweep against Bangladesh in Kanpur on…
NEW DELHI: India set a new record for the highest run-rate in a Test match, achieving a remarkable combined run-rate of 7.36 during their match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. This broke the previous record held by South Africa, who recorded a run-rate of 6.80 against Zimbabwe in Cape Town in 2005.The victory also marked a…
